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Downtown Boise crash being investigated as medical emergency

Downtown Boise crash being investigated as medical emergency

Idaho State Police said in part, "not all the factors of this investigation have been vetted, and troopers will continue to investigate." BOISE, Idaho — A Thursday crash, which initially law enforcement believed to be an impaired driving incident,...

Owner:  TEGNA Inc.
TikTok Group Has An Idaho Take On Popular Reality TV Series

TikTok Group Has An Idaho Take On Popular Reality TV Series

There is nothing like watching some good reality television. From The Kardashians to The Real House Wives there is plenty of good reality television to go around. Due to the popularity of these shows there are a bunch of new ones popping up. Now a...

Owner:  Townsquare Media

BYU-Idaho sisters share their family’s story of Hurricane Melissa

Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica on Tuesday, making it one of the largest storms on record in the Atlantic Ocean. With winds reaching speeds of up to 185 miles per hour, the Category 5 hurricane cut a destructive path through the heart of Jamaica...

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The Boise Boys reimagine home, heart and Idaho in their new series
Slice House by Tony Gemignani to open 1st Idaho location

Slice House by Tony Gemignani to open 1st Idaho location

Photo: Slice House by Tony Gemignani October 30, 2025 Slice House by Tony Gemignani will enter Idaho with an opening in Meridian on Nov. 1, according to a press release. Opening day celebrations include a special appearance by Gemignani, a Slice...

Owner:  Networld Media Group
Retirees call for Idaho to restore pension’s cost-of-living adjustments

Retirees call for Idaho to restore pension’s cost-of-living adjustments

Some retired government employees in Idaho are calling for the state to restore inflation-adjusted cost of living adjustments through the state’s pension program. The newly formed nonprofit, called the Retired Public Employees of Idaho, says it’s...

Owner:  States Newsroom Network
Food stamps to be delayed in Idaho due to government shutdown  

Food stamps to be delayed in Idaho due to government shutdown  

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will be delayed for the month of November as a result of the federal government shutdown and funding lapse, according to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. This does not include WIC, the...

Owner:  University of Idaho
University of Idaho drops in national rankings 

University of Idaho drops in national rankings 

U.S. News 2026 Best College rankings place UI lower in most categories The University of Idaho dropped in nearly all categories in the 2026 U.S. News and World Report College Rankings. Most notably, UI had previously ranked no. 1 Best Value Public...

Owner:  University of Idaho
Boise State Golf Team Ranks 12th at Ka’anapali Classic in Hawaii
Dan Monson reflects on his father's life, legendary Idaho Coach Don Monson

Dan Monson reflects on his father's life, legendary Idaho Coach Don Monson

SPOKANE, Wash. — Dennis Patchin sat down with Eastern Washington men’s basketball head coach Dan Monson to talk about his father, Don Monson, the legendary University of Idaho coach who passed away earlier this month at age 92. Dan Monson shared a...

Owner:  Cowles Family
Annual ski swap at Expo Idaho returns to serve Treasure Valley winter sport fans
Crews break ground on new pool at the Boise Bench at Whitney Elementary

Crews break ground on new pool at the Boise Bench at Whitney Elementary

BOISE, Idaho — Construction has officially started on the Whitney Pool at Whitney Elementary School, which will serve Boise families for decades. City and school district officials, along with students, participated in a golden shovel ceremony on...

Owner:  The Scripps Family
Watch the new Petersen backcountry yurt come to life near Idaho City

Watch the new Petersen backcountry yurt come to life near Idaho City

IDAHO CITY, Idaho — A new backcountry escape is finally coming to life in the mountains near Idaho City. The Petersen Yurt – the newest addition to Idaho’s system of wilderness yurts – is taking shape thanks to the work of volunteers and months of...

Owner:  The Scripps Family
Annual Bogus Basin Ski Swap returns to Expo Idaho

Annual Bogus Basin Ski Swap returns to Expo Idaho

The annual Bogus Basin ski swap starts on Oct. 30 and will feature more than 20,000 winter items. BOISE, Idaho — The 74th annual Bogus Basin Ski Swap will return to Expo Idaho starting at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 30. It is the largest ski and...

Owner:  TEGNA Inc.
Idaho football ready for national televised showdown with Northern Arizona

Idaho football ready for national televised showdown with Northern Arizona

Vandals look to continue their momentum after their first Big Sky conference win over Portland State For the first time since the San Jose State game, the Vandals (3-5, 1-3) are entering a game coming off a win. The team picked up its first...

Owner:  University of Idaho
Eagles travel to Idaho

Eagles travel to Idaho

CHENEY — Eastern Washington look to bounce back on the road as they head to Moscow to face Idaho on Saturday, Nov. 1, at 6 p.m. Eastern enters the matchup 2-19 overall and 0-9 in Big Sky play, still seeking its first conference victory of the...

Owner:  Roger Harnack
Boise protest at Capitol highlights concerns over federal healthcare policy shift

Boise protest at Capitol highlights concerns over federal healthcare policy shift

BOISE, Idaho — In downtown Boise, demonstrators gathered outside the Idaho State Capitol on Wednesday night to protest federal healthcare changes included in the recently passed 2025 tax bill. Protesters say the cuts will strip health coverage...

Owner:  The Scripps Family
South Idaho Witness Claims UFO Lights Were In 'Formation'

South Idaho Witness Claims UFO Lights Were In 'Formation'

Another southern Idaho resident has filed a report with a national center for unexplained aerial phenomena. This makes multiple, investigated sightings in the region in the month of October. Since October 4, there have been numerous incidents...

Owner:  Townsquare Media
Electra advances Idaho cobalt–copper assets as cornerstone of America’s critical minerals independence
Couple opens ice cream franchise’s first eastern Idaho location

Couple opens ice cream franchise’s first eastern Idaho location

Mary and James Peterson are the owners of Stella’s Ice Cream at 3534 East Avalanche, Unit 400 in Idaho Falls. Watch Mary make ice cream in the video above. | Photo on left courtesy Mary Peterson AMMON – After serving his country for the last...

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